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HEED-uh-nist/ˈhiːdənɪst/

A hedonist is a person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life: a foyer hedonist, hedonist hours. Pleasure (already in the dictionary) is everyday; late music is not a fire certificate.

Meaning

A person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life (from pleasure, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A hedonist foyer with music until late is not a fire certificate.”
• “Pleasure-seeker is the plain twin. Pleasure is already in this course. Late music is a vibe. A dated inspection is a file. Stop the music at the hour; save pleasure for the heritage leaflet if the inspector still allows it.”

Good to know

Someone who lives for pleasure. Everyday: pleasure-seeker. Late music ≠ a fire certificate.

Near in meaning

pleasure-seeker, sybarite, voluptuary

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